The TRADE

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Next up in our introduction to the distinguished nominees for the Leaders in Trading 2023 Editors’ Choice Awards, we bring you the shortlist the Best Broker Electronic Trading Initiative. The broker offers a platform with algorithmic access spanning 45 countries and over 100 liquidity destinations globally.

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How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

Starting from childhood enterprises to careers in sales and a formal education in business school, Barnett has accumulated a wealth of experience that led him to own a business broker office for several years before venturing into banking.

Business 130

Business Book-building Equities Acquisitions 130

The TRADE

APRIL 17, 2024

And, like most asset managers across the street, its global equity trading desk plays host to a variety of characters, each bringing their own individual string to the wider team’s bow. Robeco formerly had a central multi-asset trading desk across equities, foreign exchange and fixed income, headed up by Robbert Wijgerse.

Trading 59

Trading Equities Asset Management Portfolio Management 59

Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

YTD June 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Shows a Steady Rise for M&As NEW YORK, NY – August 6, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. Private Equity-backed buyers maintain a dominant position in M&A activity, accounting for 87% of YTD June 2024 Index transactions.

M&A 52

M&A Broker Insurance Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 5, 2024

YTD June 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Shows a Steady Rise for M&As NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. Private Equity-backed buyers maintain a dominant position in M&A activity, accounting for 87% of YTD June 2024 Index transactions.

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M&A Broker Insurance Mergers and Acquisitions 52

The TRADE

AUGUST 21, 2023

The four separate rulemakings put forward by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in December last year represent the most significant attempt to revamp market structure for US equities in recent memory. While evolution of equities market structure in the US is long overdue, what form it should come in is up for debate.

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Equities Retail Trading Broker 52

The TRADE

JULY 1, 2024

Former head of market structure and liquidity solutions at broker dealer Kepler Cheuvreux Byron Griffin is set to join Franco-German financial services firm ODDO BHF. Griffin left Kepler in May after over eight years with the broker dealer. Jefferies appointed Peter Johansson as an equity sales trader.

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Bank Banking Sale Trading 64

The TRADE

AUGUST 1, 2023

The players that now dominate in the EMEA equities space are typically larger and have roots that stretch across the Atlantic due to tricky market conditions that have made economies of scale and the ability to internalise risk increasingly essential. “If Goldman Sachs’ equities revenues globally had fallen from $3.24

Equities 52

Equities Trading Electronics Sale 52

How2Exit

APRIL 4, 2023

This is especially true for larger transactions, such as those involving private equity. Private equity firms get their money from investors, and when interest rates are high, they have to lower the multiple they pay in order to get the same return they did when interest rates were lower.

Business 130

Business Management Negotiation Sale 130

Sica Fletcher

MAY 13, 2024

Q1 2024 Agency and Broker Buyer Index Reveals a Dynamic Landscape for Insurance M&A NEW YORK, NY - May 13, 2024 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q1 2024 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The Sica | Fletcher Index is the leading report on mergers and acquisitions within the insurance brokerage sector.

Insurance 52

Insurance M&A Broker Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Francine Way

JULY 7, 2017

Thus far in the last 10 blog posts, we have discussed what M&A is, its success metrics, types of acquirers and value creations, capital structure, debt, and equity. Profitability: What is the targeted return on invested capital (ROIC), return on assets (ROA), or return on equity (ROE) - along with the payback period.

M&A 130

M&A Acquisitions Consulting Capital 130

Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 30, 2023

Q2 Broker Buyer Index Shows a 16% Increase in Deal Volume Over Q1 2023 NEW YORK, NY - August 30, 2023 - Sica | Fletcher releases the Q2 2023 Agency & Broker Buyer Index. The Sica | Fletcher Agency & Broker Buyer Index is the most comprehensive report on insurance brokerage M&A activity in existence.

M&A 52

M&A Insurance Broker Private Equity 52

Lake Country Advisors

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A local business broker can be invaluable in identifying opportunities, assessing the business’s financial health, and negotiating on your behalf to ensure a smooth transaction. Ensure equity contributions—whether monetary or through expertise—are accurately reflected.

Business 52

Business Profitability Debt Shares 52

How2Exit

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The company was founded by Peter Lerman, who stumbled into an opportunity to work part-time for a private equity firm while he was in graduate school. Additionally, Axial.com helps sellers find advisors and brokers to assist with the sale process. This can help you to make an informed decision about who to work with.

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Business Sale Broker Discounted Cash Flow 130

How2Exit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

rn Key Takeaways: rn rn Off-market deals offer faster sales and avoid the lengthy process of working with brokers. rn rn Quotes: rn rn "Off-market deals often offer a faster sell and avoid the lengthy process of working with brokers." Off-market deals refer to opportunities that are not listed by brokers or on public websites.

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The TRADE

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Order and execution management platform, Adroit Trading Technologies, has raised $15 million in its series A funding round led by specialised growth equity firm, Centana Growth Partners, with the capital set to be used to accelerate the business’ growth. It services the likes of Invesco.

Trading 59

Trading Capital Broker Portfolio Management 59

Francine Way

JULY 20, 2017

It bases the enterprise value calculation on the balance sheet equity and deduct any intangible assets (goodwill, customer lists, etc.). In addition, liquidation of this kind typically requires a broker with associated costs. Equity value is determined by deducting par-value liabilities from reduced-value assets.

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Valuation M&A Business IT 130

How2Exit

DECEMBER 18, 2023

b' E169: Bakari Akil: Mastering the Art of Deal Sourcing and Structuring in Mergers and Acquisitions - Watch Here rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. I would reach out to business brokers, investment bankers.

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How2Exit

JUNE 16, 2024

Financial Security and Wealth Accumulation Locking in Costs and Building Equity One of the most compelling arguments for owning commercial real estate is the financial stability it provides. making a deposit into the equity bank. The equity accumulated through property ownership can be leveraged further. Every month, you're.

Business 130

Business Book-building Finance Finance 130

Sun Acquisitions

OCTOBER 21, 2024

With asset-based lending, companies can use their accounts receivable, inventory, or other tangible assets as collateral to secure a loan. Private Equity Investment: Private equity firms can be strategic partners for mid-sized businesses looking to finance M&A transactions.

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M&A Finance Finance Business 59

The TRADE

JULY 18, 2024

GIX submitted its Form 1 application on 9 May 2023, outlining plans to operate a fully automated electronic trading platform for the trading of listed equities – no physical trading floor is planned. Contrary to popular belief, an exchange is not just about ‘buy, buy, sell, sell,’ which is the domain of brokers.

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Trading Securities Accountant Capital Market 64

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Bradley will be responsible for building out Tourmaline’s equity derivatives franchise across Europe, while Williams will be responsible for covering clients on global cash equities execution, building on his two decades of experience in the area. Prior to that, Paris-based Benizri worked for UBS, in a structured products sales role.

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Sale Management Trading Portfolio Management 64

How2Exit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Ron rn rn Sponsor: rn rn Reconciled provides industry-leading virtual bookkeeping and accounting services for busy business owners and entrepreneurs across the US. rn Businesses can increase their value by working with professionals who can help them reach higher revenue thresholds and attract private equity firms.

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Mergers and Acquisitions Business M&A Mergers 130

How2Exit

JULY 8, 2024

His journey spans from co-founding a venture capital-funded startup to working closely with private equity firms as an independent sponsor. Due Diligence Essentials : Understanding the nuances of customer contracts and securing reps and warrants on accounts receivable are crucial for protecting value in acquisitions.

IT 130

IT Mergers and Acquisitions Acquisitions Funds 130

Sica Fletcher

APRIL 17, 2020

Many PE-backed Insurance Brokers Secured Sizable Loans Immediately Prior to the Crisis Over the past several years, the demand for high yield debt issued by private equity (PE) backed insurance brokers has been extremely strong. To provide you with some color on what has happened, a little recent history is in order.

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Debt Insurance M&A Broker 52

Sica Fletcher

JUNE 2, 2020

First, these brokers each have growth strategies whose success is measured by the expansion of revenues and EBITDA. Furthermore, as we have reported in previous blogs, these agencies already had their equity and debt capital lined up before the full force of the pandemic hit. There are two principal reasons.

Insurance 52

Insurance Broker Private Equity M&A 52

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Marketing is best done through: Business brokers: Working with a business broker can be beneficial because they can market for you across a network of channels and private investors and equity firms they might be in contact with. Your broker can lead these discussions.

Business 52

Business Broker Valuation Sale 52

The TRADE

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The block offering anonymously brings together the block flow of both the buy- and the sell-side while also strengthening existing client-broker relations. For all their trades via BIDS, the buy-side face and pay commissions to a designated broker of their own choosing. million in EMEA and $1 million in Asia Pacific.

Trading 59

Trading Broker Equities Shares 59

The TRADE

AUGUST 9, 2024

It’s extremely important that the trading desks are also in tune with the analytics to ensure efficient onwards processes like liaising with brokers on their trading performance. Drilling deeper into brokers’ venue choices has also become imperative to analyse on the buy-side. Can the use of TCA in fixed income mirror equities?

Investors 52

Investors Trading Broker Equities 52

Growth Business

AUGUST 7, 2023

As such, initial funding will be in the form of equity or shareholder loans. Early-stage investors such as venture capital trusts or regional growth funds are viable options for equity investment which will dilute owners’ shareholdings but not place additional financial obligations on the business.

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Funds Finance Finance Business 94

The TRADE

JANUARY 24, 2024

“On our systematic side, we have adaptive algorithms that are identified in our EMS and routed to multiple venues to achieve the optimal outcome,” notes Samuel Henderson, EMEA equities head trader at Invesco. The client’s desired customisation might also achieve different outcomes across brokers.

Trading 128

Trading Electronics Portfolio Management Broker 128

The TRADE

JANUARY 2, 2024

Vikesh Patel, President at Cboe Clear Europe  Repeated efforts by incumbent exchanges to restrict clearing competition in equities will be a dominant theme of Europe’s post-trade environment in 2024. We also expect to see a heightened demand for the pan-European clearing model, which we pioneered in cash equities, in other asset classes.

Trading 64

Trading Asset Management Equities Retail 64

Sun Acquisitions

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Seek professional assistance from business appraisers, accountants, or business brokers to determine the fair market value of your company. Consider hiring a business broker, attorney, and accountant who can guide the process. Consider financial performance, market conditions, growth potential, and industry trends.

Sale 59

Sale Business Negotiation Broker 59

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Examples of business-for-sale websites are Bizquest.com , Businessesforsale.com , and Bizbuysell.com Working with a business broker: A seasoned business broker is worth their weight in gold. They may be able to introduce you to potential buyers who’re looking to simply acquire equity (e.g. How do you know if a buyer is serious

Business 52

Business IT Broker Sale 52

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In the tire and service industry, buyers and investors will scrutinize revenue streams like tire sales, repair and service sales, fleet maintenance agreements, and national account business. I have seen brokers charge as high as 10-12% of the total sale price. What are the costs involved in selling my business?

Business 52

Business Sale Negotiation Investors 52

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Consider options such as raising capital through equity financing or securing a bank loan to fund your expansion plans. Financial strategies involve leveraging existing assets as loan collateral or tapping into private equity partnerships to support this goal. These strategies can provide the financial firepower needed to fuel growth.

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Acquisitions Business Debt Finance 59

The TRADE

DECEMBER 21, 2023

After a wild run by the Magnificent 7, equity performance drivers will broaden. Such Chris Jackson, global head of equities strategy and head of EMEA equities, Liquidnet The past 12 months have shaken European equity markets, as higher rates and geo-political uncertainty have slowed activity and diluted investor conviction.

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Trading Equities S&P Bank 64